摘要 |
A play mat 1 includes at least one pocket 3 on an upper surface for receiving and displaying sheets bearing indicia. The, or each, pocket is preferably a transparent protective window 5. The mat may includes at least one means 7 for storing sounds and at least one means 8 for activating playback of a stored sound. A plurality of sounds may be stored, with means provided for selectively activating playback of each sound. In a preferred embodiment the mat includes a plurality of pockets 3, and a respective means 7 for storing a sound and activating playback of a sound is stored under each pocket, with the activation means 8 being operated by pressing the respective pocket such that pressing a given pocket causes playback of an associated sound. The means for storing sound may comprise means for recording sound. In use, a parent or carer may insert a respective picture, photograph or other image/indicia into each pocket, and record a sound which corresponds to the image displayed in that pocket such that upon pressing each pocket a sound is played back which corresponds with the image displayed in the pocket.
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